Russian Mobilization

September 26, 2022 – Thousands of Russians are fleeing the country to avoid being drafted into the war in Ukraine, with lines of people and vehicles at Russia’s border checkpoints. BBC News correspondent Rayhan Demytrie joins CBS News to discuss how Russians feel about the Kremlin’s recent military mobilization order and how far many are willing to go to avoid fighting in Ukraine.

October 7, 2022 – Ukrainian counteroffensive is producing solid results. The recent liberation of the northern Herson Oblast and the liberation of Lyman are among these latest successes. But with Russia mobilizing, what does the future hold for the Ukrainian Forces?

October 22, 2022 – As Russia’s army falters on the battlefield in Ukraine, President Putin has announced a ‘partial’ mobilization of citizens with military experience. But in reality— students, pensioners and people with no army training have been called up. Hundreds of thousands of Russians have fled the country. VICE News asks if Russia’s ‘special operation’ has finally become a real war.

November 22, 2022 – Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring today’s video.

December 22, 2022 – Lieutenant General Mark Hertling (Retired) says that Vladimir Putin’s latest threat that Russia will be increasing troop deployments is “probably a lot of bluster” and says Russian soldiers in the field have lost confidence in their leadership.